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The biochemical basis of sports performance / Ron Maughan & Michael Gleeson.

By: Contributor(s): Material type: TextTextPublication details: Oxford : Oxford University Press, 2010.Edition: 2nd edDescription: xiv, 316 p. : ill. (chiefly col.) ; 25 cmISBN:
  • 9780199208289 (pbk.) :
  • 019920828X (pbk.) :
  • 019920828X
Subject(s): DDC classification:
  • 612.044 MAU
LOC classification:
  • QP301
Contents:
PREFACE; INTRODUCTION: THE BIOCHEMICAL BASIS OF EXERCISE AND SPORT:- Learning Objectives--Introduction--Historical perspective-- Evolution of records--The appliance of science-- The abuse of science--Key points--THE WEIGHTLIFTER:- Learning Objectives--Introduction--Muscle structure and function-- Proteins: structural and functional characteristics--Proteins as enzymes--Energy for muscle contraction--Nutritional effects on strength training and performance--Key points-- Selected further reading--THE SPRINTER-- Learning Objectives-- Introduction--Anaerobic metabolism--Metabolic response to very high intensity exercise-- Loss of adenine nucleotides-- The cellular energy charge and the adenylate pool--Causes of fatigue in sprinting-- Post-exercise recovery-- the resynthesis of phosphocreatine-- Nutritional effects on sprint performance-- Key Points-- Selected further reading-- MIDDLE DISTANCE EVENTS:-Learning Objectives; Introduction; Energy and oxygen cost of middle distance runnning; Glycolysis; The glycolytic pathway; Oxidative metabolism of carbohydrate; Fatigue mechanisms in middle distance events; Recovery after exercise; Nutritional effects on the performance of the middle distance athlete; Key points; Selected further reading; THE ENDURANCE ATHLETE; Learning objectives; Introduction; Energy supply; Aerobic power; Fractional utilization of aerobic capacity; Energy metabolism; Integration and regulation of fuel use; Fatigue in prolonged exercise; The role of the brain in fatigue; Nutrition and endurance exercise performance; Key points; Selected Further reading; THE GAMES PLAYER; Learning Objectives; Introduction; Activity patterns and work rate in games play; Metabolic responses to intermittent high-intensity exercise; Fatigue in multiple sprint sports; Nutritional strategies for team sports athletes; Key points; Selected further reading; SPORTING TALENT: THE GENETIC BASIS OF ATHLETIC CAPABILITY; Learning Objectives; Introduction; factors determining success in sport; The nature of genetic material; Principles of heredity; Gene doping: a realistic prospect?; Key points; Selected further reading; ADAPTATIONS TO TRAINING; Learning Objectives; Introduction; Training strategies and the associated adaptations; Training for strength; Training for speed; Training for middle distance: increasing anaerobic capacity; Training for endurance: increasing aerobic capacity; Mechanisms and limitations to adaptation; Overreaching and overtraining; Exercise training, immune function, and susceptibility to infection; Effects of detraining; Nutritional effects on training adaptation; Free radicals and antioxidants; Key points; Selected further reading; APPENDICES; Key concepts in physical, organic and biological chemistry; Glossary of abbreviations and biochemical terminology; Units commonly used in biochemistry and physiology; INDEX
Summary: This accessible introduction, aimed at students of exercise science - looks at those aspects of biochemistry which are important to exercise science - a complex and often misunderstood area.
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Previous ed.: 2004.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

PREFACE; INTRODUCTION: THE BIOCHEMICAL BASIS OF EXERCISE AND SPORT:- Learning Objectives--Introduction--Historical perspective-- Evolution of records--The appliance of science-- The abuse of science--Key points--THE WEIGHTLIFTER:- Learning Objectives--Introduction--Muscle structure and function-- Proteins: structural and functional characteristics--Proteins as enzymes--Energy for muscle contraction--Nutritional effects on strength training and performance--Key points-- Selected further reading--THE SPRINTER-- Learning Objectives-- Introduction--Anaerobic metabolism--Metabolic response to very high intensity exercise-- Loss of adenine nucleotides-- The cellular energy charge and the adenylate pool--Causes of fatigue in sprinting-- Post-exercise recovery-- the resynthesis of phosphocreatine-- Nutritional effects on sprint performance-- Key Points-- Selected further reading-- MIDDLE DISTANCE EVENTS:-Learning Objectives; Introduction; Energy and oxygen cost of middle distance runnning; Glycolysis; The glycolytic pathway; Oxidative metabolism of carbohydrate; Fatigue mechanisms in middle distance events; Recovery after exercise; Nutritional effects on the performance of the middle distance athlete; Key points; Selected further reading; THE ENDURANCE ATHLETE; Learning objectives; Introduction; Energy supply; Aerobic power; Fractional utilization of aerobic capacity; Energy metabolism; Integration and regulation of fuel use; Fatigue in prolonged exercise; The role of the brain in fatigue; Nutrition and endurance exercise performance; Key points; Selected Further reading; THE GAMES PLAYER; Learning Objectives; Introduction; Activity patterns and work rate in games play; Metabolic responses to intermittent high-intensity exercise; Fatigue in multiple sprint sports; Nutritional strategies for team sports athletes; Key points; Selected further reading; SPORTING TALENT: THE GENETIC BASIS OF ATHLETIC CAPABILITY; Learning Objectives; Introduction; factors determining success in sport; The nature of genetic material; Principles of heredity; Gene doping: a realistic prospect?; Key points; Selected further reading; ADAPTATIONS TO TRAINING; Learning Objectives; Introduction; Training strategies and the associated adaptations; Training for strength; Training for speed; Training for middle distance: increasing anaerobic capacity; Training for endurance: increasing aerobic capacity; Mechanisms and limitations to adaptation; Overreaching and overtraining; Exercise training, immune function, and susceptibility to infection; Effects of detraining; Nutritional effects on training adaptation; Free radicals and antioxidants; Key points; Selected further reading; APPENDICES; Key concepts in physical, organic and biological chemistry; Glossary of abbreviations and biochemical terminology; Units commonly used in biochemistry and physiology; INDEX

This accessible introduction, aimed at students of exercise science - looks at those aspects of biochemistry which are important to exercise science - a complex and often misunderstood area.

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